Activity 5- Engaged Learning

NCREL's view on what meaningful, engaged learning  has made me rethink  what engaged learning is all about.  Engaged learning is not just restricted to letting students just talk to each other but rather it suggests that some objective is being achieved as they do so. It could be considered engagement with a purpose.  In this environment, and based on the task given, this engagement can produce different outcomes. Key though to all activites is ensuring that all students are working in an explorative environment which fosters critical thinking, problem based learning whilst teaching them to be self-regulated and self-directed. The activity should be in concert with the national standards or curriculum and can include multiple disciplines. The end result is the building of a knowledge community.